JESSE WILLIAM BAUMGARDT
Jesse William Baumgardt, 89, of Surrency passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Mr. Baumgardt was born on September 16, 1937 in Miami, Florida to the late Forest Earl Baumgardt and the late Hattie Ada Johns Baumgardt. He was a member of Oak Grove Church of God. He was a veteran…
Read MoreDARRON “DJ” JACKSON
On September 28, Pastor Darron “DJ” Jackson was called to his heavenly home. Pastor Darron was born in Hazlehurst to Annette Jackson and the late Jimmy Lee Jackson. He worked for Woody Folsom Dodge. He served as the Pastor at Ferry Road Baptist Church in Baxley. Pastor Darron loved spending time with his family and…
Read MoreLEGAL NOTICES FOR 10-21-2026
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF BOYD EARL CARTER DECEASED ESTATE NO. 2024-A-85 PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE TO: whom it may concern: JASON E. CARTER has petitioned for LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION to be appointed administrators) of the estate of BOYD EARL CARTER deceased, of said…
Read MoreMARY LOUISE ROZAR PHIPPS
Mary Louise Rozar Phipps, 89, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026 surrounded by her loving family at Community Hospice, St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. Louise was born June 11, 1937 in Atlanta, Georgia to Roy Lamar Rozar, Sr. and Juanita Lynn Rozar of Baxley. As a young adult, Louise lived near Beaver…
Read MoreTOMMY RAY SMITH
Tommy Ray Smith, 75, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026, at his residence. He was a native of Bacon County, born December 15, 1950, to the late Jack Smith and Chloe Henriott Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Helen Smith; paternal grandparents, Julian and Kate Smith;…
Read MoreVIRGINIA ISOM
Virginia Isom, a dearly loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, transitioned to her heavenly home on October 10, at the age of 86. Born on July 9, 1940, in Uvalda, to the late Franke and Mattie Somerset. She lived a life rooted in family, faith, hard work, and meaningful friendships. Her love and care for others…
Read MorePAUL JEROME SAPP, JR.
Paul Jerome Sapp, Jr., 49, of Baxley passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Appling Healthcare. Paul was born on October 4, 1976 to the late Paul Jerome Sapp Sr. and the late Madeline Lightsey Sapp. He worked as a mechanic for Woody Folsom Ford and David Auto Sales. He was a member of…
Read MoreLATRELLE DYAL YAWN
Latrelle Dyal Yawn, 83, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at her residence under the care of Georgia Hospice Care. Mrs. Yawn was born on February 26, 1943 in Appling County to the late Robert Dyal and the Late Edna Prescott Dyal. She worked for many years as a secretary for Gibson McDonald…
Read MoreWILLIAM “BILL” MONROE SMITH
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William “Bill” Monroe Smith, who departed this world on Monday, September 28, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on Wednesday, February 27, 1935, in Mt. Vernon, Georgia, Bill’s journey through life was one marked by love, laughter, and dedication. Bill called Baxley his…
Read MoreJACK TROY SHUMAN
Jack Troy Shuman, 74, of Baxley passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at St. Vincent’s Riverside Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Mr. Shuman was born on September 20, 1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana while his father attended Lincoln Chiropractic College. He moved to Baxley at the age of one…
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